ChadR Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Did anyone hear Starman talking about Judd Caulfield & Pittsburgh last night. Made a comment about UND coaches calling Pittsburgh and telling them they better come watch him. Wasn't quite sure what he was getting at with that comment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 57 minutes ago, ChadR said: Did anyone hear Starman talking about Judd Caulfield & Pittsburgh last night. Made a comment about UND coaches calling Pittsburgh and telling them they better come watch him. Wasn't quite sure what he was getting at with that comment.... Judd seems much improved this year--faster, more assertive. I'm really excited to see where his game goes next year. For some reason I thought that this was his junior year, but he's only a sophomore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Wilbur Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Bubbs is such good people its ridiculous. Bringing the students pizza before the games, talking to people on the street that others wouldn't give 10 seconds of their time too, taking the time to talk to youth teams around the state. Like or hate the decisions he makes as a coach, the guy is an all star human being. 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Bubbs is such good people its ridiculous. Bringing the students pizza before the games, talking to people on the street that others wouldn't give 10 seconds of their time too, taking the time to talk to youth teams around the state. Like or hate the decisions he makes as a coach, the guy is an all star human being. Can confirm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Bubbs is such good people its ridiculous. Bringing the students pizza before the games, talking to people on the street that others wouldn't give 10 seconds of their time too, taking the time to talk to youth teams around the state. Like or hate the decisions he makes as a coach, the guy is an all star human being. I think Brad was raised on a farm. If so, that doesn't ensure a quality person, but it might help explain some of the work ethic and humility. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvHockey Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 49 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Bubbs is such good people its ridiculous. Bringing the students pizza before the games, talking to people on the street that others wouldn't give 10 seconds of their time too, taking the time to talk to youth teams around the state. Like or hate the decisions he makes as a coach, the guy is an all star human being. I can verify that Dean Blais was the same when I met him at a youth hockey camp when my son was injured, and Berry was very thankful and stopped to speak to my brother and I on the plane back from Anchorage a while ago. Both are great guys. Never met Hak myself tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Met him and his daughter once at a benefit in Mayville. he was so nice and his daughter was a peach! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Question 1: Is this year's group of defensemen--Kierstad, JBD, Sanderson, Kleven, Frisch, Bast/Rieger--the best that UND has ever had? Question 2: Who in UND's history is Jake Sanderson most like? Comps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sodbuster Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 Sanderson= James Patrick 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post siouxfaninseattle Posted March 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 I don't think I have ever told this story here, but this seems like a good time. It was June, 2016. My brother asked Brad to come to my mom's house with the national championship trophy. My mom didn't know he was coming. He walked in and said "Hi I'm Brad Berry." She said "Well I know you are!" He spent about 45 minutes talking with us. My mom had stage 4 cancer and died about 3 weeks later. Class act by Mr. Berry. 15 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, siouxfaninseattle said: I don't think I have ever told this story here, but this seems like a good time. It was June, 2016. My brother asked Brad to come to my mom's house with the national championship trophy. My mom didn't know he was coming. He walked in and said "Hi I'm Brad Berry." She said "Well I know you are!" He spent about 45 minutes talking with us. My mom had stage 4 cancer and died about 3 weeks later. Class act by Mr. Berry. Thanks for that SFIS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadR Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Kevin G said: Question 2: Who in UND's history is Jake Sanderson most like? Comps? Great question. He is unreal. I hope he stays for one more year to round off his offensive game. His skating is elite. He's very good defensively. The one item he is missing is the offensive part. I believe he can put up 30 pts next season if he can improve on that. He gets plenty of chances now, so he is close to popping off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 5 hours ago, Sodbuster said: Sanderson= James Patrick Whoa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 10 hours ago, ChadR said: Great question. He is unreal. I hope he stays for one more year to round off his offensive game. His skating is elite. He's very good defensively. The one item he is missing is the offensive part. I believe he can put up 30 pts next season if he can improve on that. He gets plenty of chances now, so he is close to popping off. He's got 14 points after missing nearly the entire pod for the WJC and is a point per game player in the second half. Jake has PLENTY of offense lol. Incredible hands and vision. Hard shot. Insane moves. If he stays, I think he's NCHC player of the year next season and a Hobey hat trick finalist. Kid is absolutely elite. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetsahead Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 How do you rank this year's team in comparison to the 2016 team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, streetsahead said: How do you rank this year's team in comparison to the 2016 team? Can you ask me after the season? Top end forwards -- 2016 Forward depth -- 2021 Goaltending -- 2021, but it's close Defense -- at the beginning of the year, I would have said 2016 with a bullet, but Sanderson is who I expected him to be and Kleven is MUCH better. Nearly all of the 2016 d-corps played in the NHL. The same could happen again. I think I go 2021 because I think Sanderson will be an all-star in the show. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetsahead Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: Can you ask me after the season? Top end forwards -- 2016 Forward depth -- 2021 Goaltending -- 2021, but it's close Defense -- at the beginning of the year, I would have said 2016 with a bullet, but Sanderson is who I expected him to be and Kleven is MUCH better. Nearly all of the 2016 d-corps played in the NHL. The same could happen again. I think I go 2021 because I think Sanderson will be an all-star in the show. This is pretty similar to my thinking. Deeper group of forwards but nothing to match CBS line. I kinda threw my hands up when trying to compare the D corps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: Can you ask me after the season? Top end forwards -- 2016 Forward depth -- 2021 Goaltending -- 2021, but it's close Defense -- at the beginning of the year, I would have said 2016 with a bullet, but Sanderson is who I expected him to be and Kleven is MUCH better. Nearly all of the 2016 d-corps played in the NHL. The same could happen again. I think I go 2021 because I think Sanderson will be an all-star in the show. Agree here. 2016 defensemen were more experienced. 2021 has more high end talent. 2021 also has a better power play. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Just now, streetsahead said: This is pretty similar to my thinking. Deeper group of forwards but nothing to match CBS line. I kinda threw my hands up when trying to compare the D corps though. I think what stands out about the D-corps that makes me pick them is their youth. Only 2 seniors and our best D is a freshman (IMO). 2016 was heavy upper class. I think the talent level is higher in the 2021 D-corps. That's saying a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, siouxforce19 said: Agree here. 2016 defensemen were more experienced. 2021 has more high end talent. 2021 also has a better power play. Yep. You beat me to it by a minute. The 2021 group is so young. Oh, by far in regards to the PP. Which is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdebbies Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: Agree here. 2016 defensemen were more experienced. 2021 has more high end talent. 2021 also has a better power play. I want to see 2016 with Karl's PP. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetsahead Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, stoneySIOUX said: I think what stands out about the D-corps that makes me pick them is their youth. Only 2 seniors and our best D is a freshman (IMO). 2016 was heavy upper class. I think the talent level is higher in the 2021 D-corps. That's saying a lot. Ok let's reframe it: Who would you pick to win in a theoretical matchup between them (assume full health)? - My gut says 2016 but I think there's a lot of nostalgia talking there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Just now, streetsahead said: Ok let's reframe it: Who would you pick to win in a theoretical matchup between them (assume full health)? - My gut says 2016 but I think there's a lot of nostalgia talking there. Today? I'd take 2016. That team had been in that spot. Ran the gamut of playoff games. Plus, the CBS line was just flat-out unstoppable. 2021 has yet to play in the tournament. With that said, they showed me a lot the past two games. Fun conversation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, streetsahead said: Ok let's reframe it: Who would you pick to win in a theoretical matchup between them (assume full health)? - My gut says 2016 but I think there's a lot of nostalgia talking there. Don’t forget 2016 had some pretty good depth as well. That ‘Heavy’ line from 2016 was tough to play against. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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